Just about to buy a tech m4 front and x2 rear , after much consideration.
Can i go far wrong with this mix? Mainly ride xc/trail centers and am looking for the set up to grow into.
Moving from deore discs .
Any options from users?
I just use X2 front and back, so what you propose sounds spot on, can't go wrong with Hope and a good move getting away from Shimano.
Hope brakes get lovers and haterz. I like my m4s but would probably have got the x2 if I had my time again as m4 are a little overkill for me. The only snag I can see with an x2/m4 mix would be an urge to carry two different types of spare pads rather than just the one if they matched.
Got both set-ups as matched pairs on two bikes;
Great 🙂
Lots of feel, power, etc.
Only issue with these brakes is the master cylinder/lever pivot positioning.
They need to be a long way inboard of your grips to get the lever blades in the right position. This should be fine if you have bars with a good length 'straight section' at the ends.
Why not just get Tech4 front and back? Only one type of spare pad needed then.
Thank for the current advice, im not a heavy weight but what are peoples views on the x2 are they nice and powerful with nice feel or am i better to go m4?
stanley how do they compare? Are they 2 very different bikes?
X2's with 160 rotors are more than enough for me, and there's always the option of switching to a 180 rotor up front if I wanted to do more gravity riding. Great feeling brakes and made in the UK too.
Currently on my Chameleon I run an M4 front (183mm) for stopping, X2 back (160mm) for scrubbing. Works a treat. 😀
I'm very happy with the tech m4s on the yeti. (180/160) I would go for m4 front and rear just for the pad convenience
I found the X2 rear was better than the M4 when I had this combo, & if I won the lottery I'd happily buy X2 front & rear again. Also, the levers are a bit OTT to be honest, but amazing to look at & drool over.
Slightly!
A 5-spot and a Flux- so not THAT different really!
203+160 and 180+160
The Tech4 feels a bit better imo. Not a huge amount in it though. If weight isn't a big issue- I'd go for the Tech4.
I used to have that exact combo, they were good IMO, not spectacularly powerful but good feel/modulation and easy to bleed/service etc. I only got rid because I broke one by being thick and fancied a change.
I would personally match the brakes so you need to carry fewer spares. (I always have spare pads, seals and fluid in for any brake I use just in case). But I always use a bigger disc up front.
I'm a big fan of the Hopes. I love the idea of some Tech brakes on my bike but the old E4s just wont die so I can't justify it!
M4 X2 combo on my ML8 and love it. X2 X2 on my hardtail and do often feel like I want a bit more bite on the steep stuff.
180/160 tech x2s.
No frills, black hoses, and standard non pimp solid rotors.
They just work.